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DC Power Supplies: To Ground or Not To Gound?

DC Power Supplies: To Ground or Not To Gound?

Should you connect a DC power supply to ground or not? The answer is not a straightforward yes or no. This article explores the benefits and…


eVTOL Battery Technology: Trends and Challenges for Energy Engineers

eVTOL Battery Technology: Trends and Challenges for Energy Engineers

Engineers are working to develop efficient, long-lasting batteries for electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft’s unique power needs.


SureCore Balances Power and Cooling Costs With Cryogenic Memory

SureCore Balances Power and Cooling Costs With Cryogenic Memory

SureCore has announced a low-power, cryogenic SRAM to reduce the energy demands of AI workloads on data centers.


News Jun 24, 2024 by Arjun Nijhawan
Fixed-Ratio Converters Charge Up Efficiency Across Battery Lifecycle

Fixed-Ratio Converters Charge Up Efficiency Across Battery Lifecycle

The battery lifecycle is constrained by power conversion technology limitations, but fixed-ratio converter technology could change that.


Infineon Targets AI Servers With Newly Added CoolSiC MOSFETs

Infineon Targets AI Servers With Newly Added CoolSiC MOSFETs

To meet the mounting power demands in data centers and AI servers, Infineon has revealed MOSFETs that improve efficiency at lower voltages.


Cosel Launches High-Efficiency AC/DC Power Supply

Cosel Launches High-Efficiency AC/DC Power Supply

Cosel has unveiled a 3.5 kW low-profile, 3-phase AC/DC power supply designed for industrial equipment.


new products Jun 22, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Space-Saving WBG Devices Deliver Power, Efficiency

Space-Saving WBG Devices Deliver Power, Efficiency

The latest SiC and GaN devices offer superior performance for various applications, paving the way for the next wave of technological advancements.


ABB Unveils NiZn Batteries for Data Center Power Supplies

ABB Unveils NiZn Batteries for Data Center Power Supplies

Nickel-zinc batteries provide a secure, durable, and eco-friendly energy storage option compared to traditional chemistries.


new products Jun 21, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Siemens Software Powers Up Low-Voltage Grid

Siemens Software Powers Up Low-Voltage Grid

The software is a smart guide, preventing low-voltage grid instability, allowing maximum capacity operation, and accelerating digitalization.


News Jun 21, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Moon Power: Nuclear Reactors Could Light Up the Lunar Night

Moon Power: Nuclear Reactors Could Light Up the Lunar Night

Nuclear fission could be the answer to providing energy generation infrastructure on the Moon.


Hybrid vs. EV: Japanese Automakers Betting on Beyond-Battery Solutions

Hybrid vs. EV: Japanese Automakers Betting on Beyond-Battery Solutions

Japanese automakers Subaru, Toyota, and Mazda will collaborate to develop compact and efficient next-generation engines designed to integrate with…


Help or Hindrance? Navigating High-Voltage ICs for EVs

Help or Hindrance? Navigating High-Voltage ICs for EVs

Electric vehicles adopt high battery voltage to speed up charging times, extend range, and increase energy capture. Advanced integrated circuits…


tech insights Jun 20, 2024 by Jack Shaw
Three-Phase Transformers: Applications and Connection Configuration

Three-Phase Transformers: Applications and Connection Configuration

Transformer types can vary from small instruments to large power distribution systems. Three-phase systems require transformers that employ the…


Solar on Steroids: MPPT—The Secret Weapon to Maximize Sun Power

Solar on Steroids: MPPT—The Secret Weapon to Maximize Sun Power

Solar cell output can be variable, and weather can interfere with voltage, but maximum power point tracking allows operators to maximize solar…


Can Asahi Kasei’s Electrolyte Cure Cold Weather EV Blues?

Can Asahi Kasei’s Electrolyte Cure Cold Weather EV Blues?

Made from a common industrial chemical, the lithium-ion battery electrolyte improves low-temperature performance and extends battery life. The…


News Jun 19, 2024 by Kevin Clemens
Determining Semiconductor Chip Temperature

Determining Semiconductor Chip Temperature

Determining a power semiconductor’s temperature is no easy task—but it is so important.


No More Gridlock? AI Startup Offers a Digital Copilot

No More Gridlock? AI Startup Offers a Digital Copilot

ThinkLabs AI is developing digital assistants to help control room operators better manage the modern grid’s complexities.


News Jun 18, 2024 by Mike Falter
Hydrogen Cars: Hot Air or Cool Ride?

Hydrogen Cars: Hot Air or Cool Ride?

If you think you will soon be driving a hydrogen-powered vehicle, think again. 


Rethinking Soft-Switching Efficiency With Silicon Carbide

Rethinking Soft-Switching Efficiency With Silicon Carbide

This article examines how silicon carbide differs from silicon, and how circuit techniques such as soft switching can be optimized beyond what is…


Infineon Fuses the Power of Si, SiC, and GaN in New PSUs

Infineon Fuses the Power of Si, SiC, and GaN in New PSUs

The series of power supply units, ranging from 3 kW to 12 kW, focuses on efficiency with the goal of decarbonizing AI server racks.


new products Jun 17, 2024 by Jake Hertz